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    What was the first TV advert?

    Question #49387. Asked by mrsoliverwood. (Jul 13 04 4:12 PM)


    MaggieG 5

    In the UK it was for Gibbs SR toothpaste.

    Jul 13 04, 4:47 PM
    gmackematix

    It's not easy to guess at, this one. It seems it was a 20-second advert for a Bulova clock in 1941.
    http://www.didyouknow.cd/fastfacts/movies.htm

    Jul 13 04, 6:21 PM


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